Mike Baker

I’m a fine art photographer/visual artist based out of the Chicagoland area.

My photographic journey began while in the military (USAF), stationed in Berlin, Germany where I purchased my first 35mm camera merely to document my travels throughout Europe. Since, photography has become my passion.

Over the years, my skills and technique expanded via photography workshops, judging competitions, entering in and winning juried competitions in black and white imagery.

You see, photography is an art of observation. It offers a creative outlet affording me the opportunity to capture interesting subjects in an ordinary place, transforming it into something extraordinary. While I will shoot for color, I have a special fondness for black and white photography.  Getting past the 'seduction' of color, I'm drawn to black and white as I pay closer attention to other compositional elements including lines, shapes, curves, texture, light and shadow.

Travel, architecture, minimalism are some of my favorite photographic genres.

My work has been exhibited in art galleries, published in coffee table books and international magazines- my work has been added to private collections. I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating and sharing my photographic vision!

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.